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Sam Prior's side are on a nine game unbeaten run and currently sit sixth in the table.

Prior says Pates will 'fit perfectly' into the squad and add further competition for squad places.

"We are delighted to add Patesy to the squad," said Prior.

"He brings Southern League experience and good competition to an already strong back line. When the opportunity came along to sign him, it was a no brainer from our point of view and he will fit in perfectly with what we already have.

"We'll get him in training on Thursday night and he will go straight into Saturday's squad versus Highworth Town."